US Bridges

Buck Road over Ir 75

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S-Glenwood & IR75 · Structure no. 8704740

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,290
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Road over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Road over Ir 75 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2038. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBuck Road
CrossesIr 75
Location0.2 MI S-Glenwood & IR75
RouteCity Street 68
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58695, -83.56281
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,290 (2018)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Road over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Buck Road over Ir 75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Road over Ir 75 carry?

About 14,290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buck Road over Ir 75?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Road over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.